Live News Producer & Coverage Planner

FOX; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX's LiveNOW from FOX is seeking a Producer/Planner based in Orlando to research, plan, and produce live coverage of breaking news and major events for digital, social, streaming, and broadcast platforms. This role requires strong news judgment, organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate with FOX stations and partners.

You will book live guests, coordinate feeds, maintain the editorial calendar, and pitch ideas while staying up-to-date on national and international stories.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience producing news content.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Strong news judgment and journalistic standards.
• Excellent organizational skills and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of digital news production, including live streaming and video publishing.
• Proficiency with web-based newsgathering, content creation, and digital analytics tools.
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms and their use in newsgathering and news distribution.
• Ability to remain composed during breaking news and high-pressure situations.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with newsroom teams, FOX stations, and partners.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends and holidays.
• On-camera hosting or reporting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research, gather, curate, and produce timely original content for digital, social, streaming, and broadcast platforms nationwide.
• Help execute the editorial plan and coordinate coverage with FOX stations and partners.
• Coordinate live video feeds, interviews, reporter hits, and other content for LiveNOW coverage.
• Build and maintain relationships with contacts across FOX stations and partner organizations.
• Monitor live feeds, newsgathering tools, and social media for developing stories.
• Maintain and update the editorial calendar to support coverage planning.
• Research upcoming events and anticipate coverage and resource needs.
• Pitch relevant and compelling story ideas.
• Stay current on breaking news and major events across the U.S. and internationally.
• Monitor audience analytics to inform coverage decisions.
• Maintain high journalistic and editorial standards.
• Fill in for Digital Journalists as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

News production

Editorial planning

Journalistic standards

Digital analytics

Social media

Education

Bachelor's in Journalism/Communications

Tools

Web-based news gathering

Video publishing

Job description

FOX's LiveNOW from FOX is seeking a Producer/Planner based in Orlando to research, plan, and produce live coverage of breaking news and major events for digital, social, streaming, and broadcast platforms. This role requires strong news judgment, organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate with FOX stations and partners.

You will book live guests, coordinate feeds, maintain the editorial calendar, and pitch ideas while staying up-to-date on national and international stories.